Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. RESILIENCY - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:16 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed inclusion of resiliency funding in budget requests. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. TRANSIT PRESENTATION - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:18 PM) Commissioner Fisher announced that Broward County Transit will be presenting the Transit Forward 2040 Vision Plan at Hagen Park in Wilton Manors on April 21. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. BIRTHDAY WISHES - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:15 PM) Commissioner Fisher wished Michael and Kevin happy birthdays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-4:18 PM) Commissioner Furr congratulated the Broward County Library for being named Florida Library of the Year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. MASTER PLAN - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-4:19 PM) Commissioner Furr expressed hope for the Solid Waste Authority to pass the Master Plan and Facilities Amendment this Friday, which would then be distributed to all of the cities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. MY NEXT MOVE - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-4:19 PM) Commissioner Furr relayed that My Next Move is back, through Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and Broward Public Schools. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. ICE CREAM - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-4:20 PM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie relayed that the Wal-Mart located on Broward Boulevard and 27th Avenue will be distributing free ice cream today. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. CHARTER - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-4:20 PM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie recommended revisiting the Charter in order to promote greater understanding in connection with operations and policies. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. SIX PILLARS REPORT - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-4:21 PM) Commissioner Udine encouraged colleagues to read the recently distributed Six Pillars Report. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. HONOR FLIGHT - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-4:22 PM) Commissioner Udine reported that Honor Flight visited the Fort Lauderdale International Airport this weekend. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. HEART PROJECT - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-4:23 PM) Commissioner Davis inquired in relation to availability of the Heart Project for all County employees. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Davis, County Attorney Andrew Meyers advised that the County Attorney’s Office will create an agenda item for discussion. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to prior discussion, Mayor Bogen also expressed interest in bringing back an agenda item for the Board’s consideration. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. CONGRATULATIONS - COUNTY ATTORNEY MEYERS
ACTION: (T-4:29 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers congratulated Deputy County Attorney Anikka Ashton in securing her new role as County Attorney. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)